The U.S. FCC plans to ban three major Chinese telecom companies from operating data centers

U.S. FCC Proposes Ban on Operations of China's Three Major Telecom Companies in the U.S. Data Centers

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to prohibit China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom—three major Chinese telecommunications companies—from operating their data centers within the United States. The commission is also considering banning U.S. and other foreign carriers from accessing their infrastructure.

According to Reuters, the FCC may prohibit certain subsidiaries of companies listed on the "National Security List" from providing telecom services in the U.S. Meanwhile, discussions are underway about whether to restrict communication carriers from connecting to companies that use equipment from firms on this list—including Huawei and ZTE.

A preliminary vote on these proposals is scheduled for April 30. On the same day, another vote will be held regarding a proposal to ban all Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices such as smartphones, cameras, and computers intended for use in the United States.

The Chinese Embassy in Washington stated that China "firmly opposes the broadening of national security concepts and the use of state power to suppress Chinese enterprises."

In 2019, the FCC rejected China Mobile’s application to provide telecom services in the U.S., revoked the operating licenses of China Unicom, Pacific Network, and its subsidiary ComNet in 2021, and canceled the license of China Telecom Americas in 2022.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1862076920258572/

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